1961 Bentley S2
Highlights
- Judiciously maintained as part of the vendor’s wedding hire fleet
- Extensive engine and gearbox rebuild by Harvey Walsh Ltd amounting to £24,322.40
- Beautifully appointed interior
The Appeal
The first V8 Bentley, the S2 boasted significantly more performance than its straight-six-engined S1 predecessor. This signalled a return to form for the once-sporting firm and strong sales confirmed that Bentley customers still valued speed as highly as luxury.
This 1961 example has enjoyed a high standard of mechanical maintenance having formed part of the vendor’s large wedding hire fleet for many years. The engine and gearbox have been rebuilt by well-regarded specialists Harvey Walsh Ltd, ensuring this Bentley is in very good health. The interior is in fine order and weathering in nicely following a retrim in 2000.
Whether you’re also in the wedding hire business or simply want a fine sporting Bentley, this S2 would be a great addition to any collection.
The History and Paperwork
- Exempt from road tax and MOT testing
- In present ownership since 1989
- DVLA records record just one former keeper
- Accompanied by the aforementioned Harvey Walsh Ltd invoice for £24,322.40
The Condition
- Fittingly for a wedding car, this S2 has been finished in white and equipped with whitewall tyres
- This example features Bentley’s own bodywork which remains in good order for its age
- Upon closer inspection, there are some bubbles in the paint and some slight corrosion around the lower bodywork
- The doors appear to fit well and the panels still align nicely
- Underneath, all presents well overall
- The chromework presents particularly well as there’s no heavy pitting to the bumpers and grille
- We notice a small dent in the rear bumper
- Period-appropriate black and white number plates fitted
- The interior underwent restoration work in 2000 and is still in very smart order
- Ivory leather upholstery with black piping
- The seats are lightly patinated but not heavily worn
- The light beige lambswool carpets are a nice touch and in smart order
- The wooden dashboard and door cappings present superbly
- Original-looking and smart luggage compartment
The Mechanics
- 6.2-litre V8 engine
- Four-speed automatic gearbox
- The engine and gearbox underwent an extensive professional rebuild
- All looks factory standard under the bonnet
- We understand that the Bentley drives well and has performed admirably on numerous wedding days
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1961
- Make Bentley
- Model S2
- Colour White
- Odometer 28,500 Miles
- Engine size 6230
Listing Details
- Seller type Trade
- Town Colney Heath
- Location Hertfordshire
- Country United Kingdom
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